For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,739 students in Lares, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Lares, PR are Hector Hernandez Arana, George Washington and Daniel Velez Soto. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lares, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Lares have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lares, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hector Hernandez Arana
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
George Washington
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 111 Km 33 Hm 9 Bo Pueblo
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Gr: K-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Daniel Velez Soto
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 111 Km 2 Hm 0
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Julio Lebron Soto
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 135 Km 60 Bo Castaner
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Ramon De Jesus Sierra
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Los Patriotas
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Angelica Delgado
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 129 Km 135 Barrio Buenos
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Domingo Aponte Collazo
(Math: 5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Calle Ramon De Jesus
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Gr: 9-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Km 12.5 Bo. Lares
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #99.
Gabriela Mistral Lares
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 135 Km 65.6
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lares, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lares, PR include Hector Hernandez Arana, George Washington and Daniel Velez Soto.
How many public schools are located in Lares?
9 public schools are located in Lares.
What is the racial composition of students in Lares?
Lares public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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